-ArizonaRed+Jul 14, 2005 - 5:22 AM
QUOTE(ArizonaRed @ Jul 14, 2005 - 5:22 AM)
dude navy pt is pretty light. we used to pass them and the airforce all the time. i envied them sometimes.
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Yes, Navy PT is VERY light. Luckily, though, I'm not one of those people who has to rely on organized PT (that's
Physical
Training for all the non-military peeps out there) to stay in shape. For whatever reason I tend to be perpetually in-shape no matter what I do... >

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My advice to anyone wanting to get in better shape is this:
1) Limit sugar intake. Diet sodas (Sprite Zero, Coca-Cola Zero, etc.), unsweetened tea, and sugar substitutes are your friends.
2) Limit fat intake. Deep-fried foods (to include french fries) are NOT your friends. Jared may be annoying, but Subway IS the Mecca of delicious, healthy fast-food.
3) If you're going to use a supplement (i.e. Trimspa, Hydroxy Cut), then use it in moderation. Those things can be dangerous if abused. They are a SUPPLEMENT to your regular diet, not a replacement.
4) Warming-up and stretching are paramount, and will be very beneficial down the road. If you neglect this part of your work-out, you will suffer in the long run (just ask my lower back).
5) As someone stated earlier, find an activity that you enjoy. Basketball is aerobically rewarding, as is any contact sport. Mat wrestling, to this day, remains the best way to enhance endurance and stamina, in my book. Boxing is a great way to stay in shape AND to release stress.
6) Hydrate. Drink lots of water, even when you're not thirsty. If you wait until you get thirsty to drink water, then you're too late because you're already dehydrated. Those Aquafina commercials are correct when they say that drinking water is the best thing you can do for your body.
7) Weight lifitng can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on your goals. If you want to lose weight or tone up, then less weight and more reps is the road for you. If you're trying to build muscle and mass, then MORE weight and less reps is better. Weight lifting is good, but it can also have an adverse effect on your joints and bones if done improperly, or too often.
That's my advice. I'm sorry if it was long-winded or if it was stuff that ya'll already knew.
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This post has been edited by SimmaDownNow: Jul 14, 2005 - 4:37 PM